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You need one and 1/4 potato per person, so: - serving 4 people,= 5 potatoes - serving 10 people,=12 - 13 potatoes.
If it is a side dish, 6 -8 people could get a small serving.
I normally use 1 oz of instant potatoes per person. This should make a 1/2 cup serving.
To serve mashed potatoes for 150 people at a serving size of 4 ounces each, you will need a total of 600 ounces (150 people x 4 ounces). Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, this amounts to 37.5 pounds of mashed potatoes needed. Generally, raw potatoes yield about 2 to 2.5 times their weight when cooked and mashed, so you would need approximately 15-20 pounds of raw potatoes to produce the required amount of mashed potatoes.
"one serving of shepards pie contains around 400 to 600 calories." ********************************************************* Could someone PLEASE COMPLETE this caloric information by determining the SERVING SIZE for such calories otherwise, this answer is worthless How big is ONE serving GRAM? TABLESPOON? OZ? CUP? QUART?
The number of servings from 1 kilogram of potatoes will vary depending on the serving size. On average, a serving of potatoes is around 150-200 grams, so you could get approximately 5-7 servings from 1 kilogram of potatoes. This calculation assumes a typical serving size and may vary based on the recipe or dish being prepared.
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To determine how many gallons of canned potatoes are needed to feed 100 people, consider that a typical serving size is about half a cup, which is approximately 4 ounces. One standard can of potatoes usually contains about 15 to 20 ounces, so it can serve about 3 to 4 people. Therefore, you would need around 25 to 30 cans to feed 100 people, which translates to roughly 2 to 2.5 gallons of canned potatoes.
A general guideline is to plan for about 0.5 to 0.75 pounds of potatoes per person when serving them as a side dish. For 20 people, you would need approximately 10 to 15 pounds of potatoes. If the potatoes are the main component of the meal, you might want to increase that amount to around 15 to 20 pounds. Adjust based on the specific preferences and appetite of your group.
For a family reunion of 31 people, a general guideline is to plan for about ½ to 1 cup of mashed potatoes or potato salad per person. If you assume an average of ¾ cup per person, you would need approximately 23.25 cups, which is about 5.8 quarts or roughly 6 quarts of mashed potatoes or potato salad. Adjust the amount based on the group's preferences and whether you are serving other side dishes.
For serving red potatoes as a side dish, a good estimate is about 1/2 pound per person. For 100 people, you would need approximately 50 pounds of red potatoes. This amount can vary based on the meal and the appetites of your guests, so consider adjusting if it’s part of a larger buffet or meal.
You will need about 1 pound of potatoes per every 3 people.